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My thought process is, I don’t think the breeders in Florida or Southeast Asia is specially heating their outdoor ponds just for these.

I haven’t had the same experience as you, I have kept them in 76F without problems. wonder if it’s different strains.

Previous 20cm Planted Tank in King County, WA Here’s a description of a past setup I ran, a small 20cm aquarium. Below are the details of the setup: Main Plants: • Utricularia graminifolia: Used this as the main carpet plant, creating a dense, vibrant green mat across the tank’s foreground. • Hygrophila pinnatifida: Mid- to background plant, known for its distinct, finely lobed leaves and reddish-brown tones, adding depth and texture. Lighting and CO2: • CO2 injection was crucial for keeping the plants healthy. I ran CO2 for 9 hours a day, starting 1 hour before the light came on. • The photoperiod was 8 hours daily, which I found effective for preventing algae and supporting plant growth. Filtration: • The tank was equipped with a hang-on-back filter, which provided excellent water circulation and kept the setup simple. Water Source and Maintenance: • I used tap water from King County for this setup, which worked well after being treated with a dechlorinator. • I performed weekly 50% water changes to keep the tank clean and the plants thriving. While this setup is no longer running, it was a great example of a small-scale, planted tank, with CO2 and proper lighting making a big difference in plant health and overall aesthetics. If you’re planning something similar, I highly recommend the Utricularia and Hygrophila combo for small tanks!

I can’t really say as this is my first time breeding anabantoids. I have been feeding them first bites since about three days after they hatched. They are in a critter keeper with no heat or filtration, I do 30 percent water changes with tap water and I do not see any significant loss since they’ve hatched.

I keep these fish individually unless breeding, since I do not keep them on heat, they are only territorial during the summer months.

Nice to see you here, I’m the rep for Hikari. Let me know if you’d like any fry, I am in the area.

Really good fish for setups with no heater and filter.

same male fired up

Cynopotamus would be another one, these are rarely exported as they do not ship well.

thank you Similar body plan, however these are not piscivorous. a close relative of Roeboides, Galeocharax species are more specialized fish eaters.

Couple of ember tetras

Many fish from all continents have this adaptation

Can I please get an ID on this new world knife? thanks